2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

Global Health Minor

STEPHEN BURROWS, DPM, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS

Chair, Health Science and Leadership

Program Director, Health Science

Overview/Rationale

Globalization has brought about rapid change as citizens, governments, and markets worldwide have become increasingly interdependent. Today’s health professions graduates will need the knowledge, skills, and abilities to thrive in a competitive, globalized healthcare setting.

The minor in Global Health responds to the demands of the 21st century by equipping students with competencies through a broad based and multidisciplinary program designed to prepare them for global engagement and global health incidents. It is designed for students who have strong international interests and wish to pursue those interests in a program of study. The minor is administered through the Health Science and Leadership Program in the College of Health Professions.

Degree Requirements

A total of 18 credit hours of global studies coursework is necessary for completion of the minor, including Introduction to Global Health course.

Course Requirements

Required/Core Courses (12 Credits)

HS 230Introduction to Global Health

3

HS 304Community & Public Health

3

HS 332Global Health Systems

3

HS 334Culture & Global Health

3

Economic Systems (3 credits)

EC 211Economics of Social Issues

3

Elective Course (3 Credits)

PO 242International Organizations

3

PO 341International Law

3

SO 254Society & Economic Change

3

TRS 342Human Rights

3